Victorian Government State Sponsorship Eligibility List Migration Occupations under the Skilled – Sponsored (176) visa and the Skilled – Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa The eligibility list identifies the migration occupations, including specialisations and requirements, which are currently in state-wide demand in Victoria, Australia. Professionals and tradespeople with an occupation on this list may be eligible to apply for free state sponsorship in Victoria.
Skilled – Sponsored (176) visa This permanent residency visa is available to appropriately skilled and experienced professionals and tradespeople living outside Australia, who want to live and work anywhere in Victoria.
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa This provisional (temporary) residence visa is available to appropriately skilled and experienced professionals and tradespeople, who wish to live and work in regional Victoria (outside metropolitan Melbourne). Holders of a Skilled – Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa can apply for the permanent residency Skilled – Regional (Residence) (887) visa after meeting minimum residency and work requirements. All applicants for sponsorship under the Skilled – Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visa must have an offer of employment in regional Victoria in their nominated occupation. International student graduates interested in the Skilled – Sponsored (886) visa should refer to the Victorian Government State Sponsorship Eligibility List for Graduates.
How is information collected about occupations on this list? The Victorian Government undertakes research and industry consultation to identify occupations suitable for state visa sponsorship. These lists are updated every twelve months, and are based on information provided by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Victorian Government agencies; and industry representatives.
What is the selection methodology for state sponsorship applications? To be considered for Victorian Government state sponsorship for skilled visas, applications must: • nominate an occupation on a current State Sponsorship Eligibility List for the relevant visa subclass • meet the basic criteria for Victorian Government visa sponsorship as outlined on the LiveInVictoria website. Applications will be assessed individually. Your qualifications, skills, experience and ability to successfully establish yourself and any dependents will be assessed, to ensure that your skills are highly sought in Victoria’s labour market, and that you have very good prospects for long-term settlement in Victoria.
LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au This list was updated on 1 November 2010. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.
State Sponsorship Eligibility List ANZSCO Code
Occupation
Specialisations / Considerations
Financial Services Professionals 132311
Human Resource Manager Must have a bachelor degree or higher qualification and a minimum of five years relevant experience.
221111
Accountant (General) Must have a minimum of three years experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience. Must have IELTS score of seven or above in each band.
221213
External Auditor Must have a minimum of four years experience in accounting. Must have IELTS score of seven or above in each band.
Biotechnology and Science Professionals 132511
Research and Development Manager
Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in the Science industry in at least one of the following: • Business Development • Product Development • R&D processes • Commercialisation • Licence negotiation and partnering • Investor relations • Project Management
234111
Agricultural Consultant
Minimum of two years experience
234112
Agricultural Scientist
Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: • Water management • Soil Science • Predictive Modelling • Animal nutrition • Agricultural economics
234211
Chemist
Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: • Polymer chemistry • Medicinal chemistry • Colloid chemistry • Formulations chemistry • Mass spectroscopy and • Bio-inorganic chemistry other scientific instrumentation
234411
Geologist
Minimum of two years experience. Must have specialisations in: • Mineral geology • Petroleum geology
234412
Geophysicist
Minimum of two years experience.
234599
Life Scientists NEC
Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: • Clinical and regulatory affairs skills • Pharmacology • Pharmacodynamics • Bioinformatics • Biomedical engineering
234711
Veterinarian
Minimum of two years experience.
234914
Physicist
Minimum of two years experience. Preferred specialisations: • Modelling • Optics • Radiation oncology medical physics
2 This list was updated on 1 November 2010. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.
State Sponsorship Eligibility List ANZSCO Code
Occupation
Specialisations / Considerations
Biotechnology and Science Professionals 234999
Natural and Physical Science Professionals NEC
233914 Engineering Technologist
Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in at least one of the following: • Metrology • Geology • Soil science Must have IELTS score of seven or above in each band. Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in at least one of the following: • Micro process engineering • Micro fluidics engineering
Building and Engineering Professionals 133211
Engineering Manager
133513
Production Manager (Mining)
233211
Civil Engineer
233311
Electrical Engineer
233512
Mechanical Engineer
233513 Production Minimum of two years experience. or Plant Engineer Must have IELTS score of seven or above in each band. 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 312112
Building Associate
312211
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312311
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
312511
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Mathematicians and Statisticians 224112 Mathematician
Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisations: • Computational fluid dynamics • Shortage in research capability
224113 Statistician
Must have skills and a minimum of two years experience in the science industry. Preferred specialisations: • Advanced statistical modelling • Bayesian methods • Shortage in research capability • Quantitative risk management
3 This list was updated on 1 November 2010. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.
State Sponsorship Eligibility List ANZSCO Code
Occupation
Specialisations / Considerations
Social Professionals 272311
Clinical Psychologist
232611
Urban and Regional Planner Minimum of two years experience. Must have a minimum of two years experience in strategic planning.
272412
Interpreter
272511 Social Worker
Minimum of two years experience.
Minimum of two years experience. Must have NAATI Level 3 accreditation. • Cantonese • Greek • Italian • Khmer • Macedonian • Vietnamese Minimum of two years experience. Must have IELTS score of seven or above in each band.
Education Professionals 241111
Early Childhood Minimum of two years experience. Qualification must include practicum (Pre-primary School) Teacher and theory from birth to five years.
241411 Secondary School Teacher 242211
Minimum of two years experience. Must have at least one of the following specialisations: • Mathematics, or • Technology (Metal, Wood, Automotive and Metal), or • LOTE (Japanese, German, French or Italian); or • Science (including Physics).
Vocational Education Teacher M ust have a minimum of five years experience in teaching TAFE level and a relevant qualification. Must have IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in each band. Must have one of the following specialisations: • Nursing • Engineering • Horticulture • Arboriculture • Animal sciences • Building & design
Health Professionals 251111
Dietitian
251211
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251214
Sonographer
252312
Dentist
252411
Occupational Therapist
252511
Physiotherapist
252611
Podiatrist
252711
Audiologist
Minimum of two years experience. All health professionals should refer to the LiveInVictoria website for specific registration information.
252712
Speech Pathologist
254111
Midwife
254422
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254499
Registered Nurses NEC
4 This list was updated on 1 November 2010. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.
State Sponsorship Eligibility List ANZSCO Code
Occupation
Specialisations / Considerations
Information and Communications Technology Professionals 261111
ICT Business Analyst
261112
Systems Analyst
261311
Analyst Programmer
261312
Developer Programmer
261313
Software Engineer
261314
Software Tester
Minimum of two years experience. Prefered specialisations in at least one of the following: • CISSP • Oracle • SAP • C++/C#/C • Java • J2EE • SIEBEL • Oracle (E-Business Suite) • GIS • Network security/firewall internet security
261399
Software & Applications Programmers NEC
Tourism and Hospitality Tradespersons 141311
Hotel or Motel Manager Must have a minimum of five years experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience.
351311 Chef Minimum of five years experience. 351111 Baker 351112
Pastry Cook Applications under this occupation are currently closed.
351411
Cook
Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates.
Automotive Tradespersons 321111 321211
Automotive Electrician Motor Mechanic (General) Minimum of five years experience.
324111
Panel Beater
324311
Vehicle Painter
Engineering Tradespersons 322211
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
322311
Metal Fabricator
323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Minimum of five years experience.
323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 322313
Welder (First Class) Applications under this occupation are currently closed. Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates.
5 This list was updated on 1 November 2010. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.
State Sponsorship Eligibility List ANZSCO Code
Occupation
Specialisations / Considerations
Construction Tradespersons 331212 Carpenter 331213
Joiner
334111
Plumber (General)
334112
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113 Drainer
Minimum of five years experience.
334114 Gasfitter 334115
Roof Plumber
394111 Cabinetmaker
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Tradespersons 341111
Electrician (General)
342211
Electrical Linesworker
342313
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
342413
Telecommunications Linesworker
Minimum of five years experience.
342414
Telecommunications Technician
342111
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Applications under this occupation are currently closed. Check the LiveInVictoria website for future updates.
This list was updated on 1 November 2010. Refer to LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au for any further updates.
Contact Details For further information or assistance, contact:
Skilled Migration Telephone +61 3 9938 0556 Email
[email protected] Facsimile +61 3 9938 0561
Skilled and Business Migration Program State Government of Victoria GPO Box 4509 Melbourne Victoria 3000
Business Migration Telephone +61 3 9938 0562 Email
[email protected] Facsimile +61 3 9938 0561
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